Württemberg · Sub-regions
Bottwartal
Small region north of Marbach – family estates with classic Württemberg variety mix.
Grape Varieties
Trollinger, Lemberger
Schwarzriesling
Most Famous Site
Steinheimer Burgberg
Vineyard Area
600 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Württemberg
Bottwartal Small region north of Marbach
Bottwartal — small region with classic Württemberg variety mix.
SOILS
Keuper marlpowerful, iron-red
Keuper marl with high iron content gives Lemberger and Pinot Noir powerful, spicy depth.
Muschelkalk limestoneprecise, salty-mineral
Muschelkalk yields a crisp mineral acidity and salty depth.
Loessround, fruity, full
Loess stores water and nutrients. Wines tend to be rounder, juicier and fuller.
CLIMATE · Cool continental
Mild continental, similar to Heilbronner Land.
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Gentle to moderate slopes in the Bottwar valley.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Riesling
WhiteTrollinger
RedLemberger
RedSchwarzriesling
RedRegion aroma cloud
Württemberg overview
This sub-region is part of Württemberg. The map shows all 8 sub-regions — Bottwartal is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Wine Character
The Bottwartal north of Marbach am Neckar is a small, characterful region of about 600 hectares. Trollinger, Lemberger and Schwarzriesling dominate, complemented by Riesling on the steep slopes.
Family estates shape the picture – Bottwartal is small but has a distinct identity apart from Württemberg's larger sub-regions. Known sites: Steinheimer Burgberg and Großbottwarer Wunnenstein.
Soil Type
Keuper marl, Muschelkalk limestone, loess loam
Climate
Mild continental; ~1,700 sunshine hours
Top profiles
6 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list below
Weingut Graf Adelmann
Württemberg · Bottwartal · Steinheim-Kleinbottwar
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Schlossgut Hohenbeilstein
Württemberg · Bottwartal
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Mathildenhof
Württemberg · Bottwartal · Winnenden
Trollinger, Lemberger
Gruber's Weingut
Württemberg · Bottwartal · Aspach
Luckert Weinbau
Württemberg · Bottwartal · Winnenden
Chardonnay, Trollinger
Kleinle
Württemberg · Bottwartal · Poppenweiler
Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Grauburgunder
All Wineries
18 resultsWeingut Graf Adelmann
Württemberg · Bottwartal · Steinheim-Kleinbottwar
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Schlossgut Hohenbeilstein
Württemberg · Bottwartal
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Mathildenhof
Württemberg · Bottwartal · Winnenden
Trollinger, Lemberger
Gruber's Weingut
Württemberg · Bottwartal · Aspach
Luckert Weinbau
Württemberg · Bottwartal · Winnenden
Chardonnay, Trollinger
Kleinle
Württemberg · Bottwartal · Poppenweiler
Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Grauburgunder
Hilt Brennerei Weinbau
Württemberg · Bottwartal · Winnenden
Käsbergkeller Mundelsheim
Württemberg · Bottwartal · Mundelsheim
Könninger's Weingut
Württemberg · Bottwartal · Beilstein
Weingut Bruker mit Hotel in Württemberg
Württemberg · Bottwartal · Großbottwar
Weingut Burg Lichtenberg
Württemberg · Bottwartal · Oberstenfeld
Weingut Eisele
Württemberg · Bottwartal · Hessigheim
Weingut Escher
Württemberg · Bottwartal · Schwaikheim
Weingut Forsthof
Württemberg · Bottwartal · Steinheim/Kleinbottwar
Weingut Kraft
Württemberg · Bottwartal
Weingut Maier
Württemberg · Bottwartal · Schwaikheim
Weingut Seehof
Württemberg · Bottwartal · Schwaikheim
Weingut Weninger
Württemberg · Bottwartal
Events in Württemberg
All events in Württemberg →9 Oct – Mon, 12 October 2026
Fellbacher Herbst
Wine festival · Fellbach
25 Apr – Mon, 26 April 2027
VDP.Weinbörse Mainz
Tasting · Mainz
25 Aug – Sun, 5 September 2027
Stuttgarter Weindorf
Wine festival · Stuttgart
30 Aug – Tue, 31 August 2027
Vorpremiere der Großen Gewächse
Vintage presentation · Wiesbaden
9 Sept – Sun, 19 September 2027
Heilbronner Weindorf
Wine festival · Heilbronn
Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Bottwartal?
The key grape varieties in Bottwartal are Trollinger, Lemberger and Schwarzriesling. The best-known vineyard is Steinheimer Burgberg.
When is the best time to visit Bottwartal for wine?
The harvest in Bottwartal takes place September – October – when vineyards and cellars are busiest. May to July suits tastings without harvest bustle; many estates open their tasting rooms off-season by appointment.
What does the terroir of Bottwartal taste like?
Soils: Keuper marl, Muschelkalk limestone, loess loam. Climate: Mild continental; ~1,700 sunshine hours. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Bottwartal?
Cellarmap lists 18 wineries in Bottwartal across roughly 600 hectares of vines. Every profile shows location, contact, grape varieties and, where available, vineyards, classification and visitor information.
Which is the most famous vineyard in Bottwartal?
Steinheimer Burgberg is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Bottwartal. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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